Doonies Yawns

Sea, Estuary, Creek in Kincardineshire

Scotland

Doonies Yawns

Depot of oil drilling pipes Credit: Alex McGregor

Doonies Yawns is a picturesque coastal area located in Kincardineshire, Scotland, known for its stunning sea, estuary, and creek. Nestled between the North Sea and the River Dee, this natural haven offers a diverse range of landscapes and habitats.

The area's most prominent feature is the expansive sea, which stretches out into the horizon, providing breathtaking views and a sense of tranquility. The pristine beaches are a haven for nature lovers and beachcombers, with golden sands and crystal-clear waters. The rugged cliffs that line the coast add drama and charm to the scenery.

The estuary at Doonies Yawns is a sight to behold, where the River Dee meets the sea. This unique blend of fresh and saltwater creates a rich and diverse ecosystem, attracting a wide variety of birds, fish, and marine life. The estuary serves as an important feeding and breeding ground for many species, making it a haven for birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts.

Nestled within this coastal paradise, a tranquil creek meanders through the landscape, providing a peaceful retreat for visitors. The creek's calm waters and lush vegetation create a picturesque setting, ideal for relaxation and exploration.

Doonies Yawns offers a range of outdoor activities, including hiking, birdwatching, fishing, and boating. The area is also home to a variety of plant species, including wildflowers and coastal grasses, which add color and beauty to the surroundings.

Overall, Doonies Yawns, with its stunning sea, estuary, and creek, is a natural gem that showcases the beauty and diversity of the Scottish coastline. Whether seeking adventure or simply looking to unwind, this coastal haven offers something for everyone to enjoy.

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Doonies Yawns Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.122197/-2.0544167 or Grid Reference NJ9603. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Depot of oil drilling pipes

Alex McGregor

Edward VIII pillar box...

...at the junction of Gregness Gardens and Girdleness Road. One of only two to be found in Aberdeen and 136 nationwide.

Bill Harrison

Tullos Primary School

The classroom blinds add a nice bit of colour to this iconic 1930s art deco building, but the rusting metal and crumbling mortar are concerning... B-listed: Link

Bill Harrison

Path...

...through Greenbank industrial estate. The fly tipping and rotting rubbish absolutely everywhere make it look like a third-world slum. In the background rather 'boxy' 1960s houses on the steep hillside of Balnagask and behind them, Victorian villas in Torry.

Bill Harrison

Beech grove...

...on the hillside above Greenbank industrial estate.

Bill Harrison

Baron's Cairn...

...at the top of Tullos Hill: Link

. Girdleness Lighthouse is just visible in the distance.

Bill Harrison

Oil company office, Altens industrial estate

Bill Harrison

Wood Group offices, Altens industrial estate

Bill Harrison

Girdleness Lighthouse, Aberdeen, from the sea

Mike Pennington

Girdleness Lighthouse, Aberdeen

Built in 1833 by Robert Stevenson, Girdleness Lighthouse is a handsome tapering tower and was considered the best lighthouse seen by the Royal Commission in their report of 1860. It is a Category A listed building. Link

G Laird

St Fittick's Church, Aberdeen

The church was consecrated in 1242 and the ruins we see today probably contain elements of that earlier church as well as evidence of later 17th and 18th century rebuilding. None of the gravestones are earlier than the 17th century. St Fittick's Church was last used in 1829.

G Laird

Road Bridge at Rare Breeds Farm

The bridge carries a minor road across the railway between Aberdeen and Stonehaven railway stations. Someone seems to believe this is a peace bridge!

G Laird

Aberdeen lifeboats

The RNLB 'BP Forties' 54-05, a 54ft Arun Class lifeboat, with the previous lifeboat, RNLB 'Ramsey – Dyce', a 52ft Barnett Class lifeboat behind. This was the day of the inauguration of the new boat in 1976. The Category A listed Girdleness Lighthouse, dating from 1833 is in the distance.

Richard Sutcliffe

Unnamed Inlet

The narrow inlet on the south side of Souter Head is not named on the maps. It is at a curious angle, being parallel to the coast rather than in the more usual angle to the coast.

Anne Burgess

Souter Head

A patch of reeds on the slope down to a pool in the headland show that the ground here is very wet.

Anne Burgess

Burnbanks Haven

This is one of very few places along this coast where it is possible both to beach a boat and to get up the cliff. It is, however, very exposed to the east so wouldn't provide much shelter in an easterly. There is a slipway of sorts, with a system of wires for hauling boats out of the water. See NJ9602 : A Contraption

Anne Burgess

A Contraption

The white building seems to be a store belonging to the house nearby, but beside it is what seems to be the top part of a system for hauling boats out of the sea below. See NJ9602 : Burnbanks Haven.

Anne Burgess